Ear Protection for Concerts

Discussion in 'Support' started by Mentos, Jul 20, 2016.

    1. Mentos

      Mentos Member Benefactor

      Location:
      Cracow, Poland
      Tinnitus Since:
      03/2015
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Noise induced, loud rock concert
      I have my mild T for almost 1.5year now, noise induced after loud metal concert. I do not have any detected hearing loss, my audiograms both standard to 8kHZ and high frequency show normal hearing. Other inner ear examinations like DEPOAE and ABR (Auditory Brainstem Response) show no disfunction so based on available diagnostics platforms my hearing is just fine. Probabely T originates from some minor demage (synapses?) which is not detectable.
      Anyway since that time I avoided any loud events, but live music is something that I start to miss. Would you say in my case if I bought tailor made professional ear protectors that are used by musician I would be safe from further T increase perspective? If so what level of dB decrease you would consider safe for rock concerts, 25, 30, maybe 35 dB?

      Thanks for any tips on that
       
    2. Foncky
      Tired

      Foncky Member Benefactor

      Location:
      Europe
      Tinnitus Since:
      March 2004
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Music. Balloon. Genes.
      I say no, but that's just me.
       
    3. Sam Bridge

      Sam Bridge Member Benefactor

      Tinnitus Since:
      2012
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Loud music/gigs probably
      I use alpine musicians ear plugs. I can't remmeber the exact decibel reduction but you can find them on amazon.
       
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      AUTHOR
      Mentos

      Mentos Member Benefactor

      Location:
      Cracow, Poland
      Tinnitus Since:
      03/2015
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Noise induced, loud rock concert
      After the concerts do you still experience T spikes even though using yours ear plugs or no change in T at all?
       
    5. Sam Bridge

      Sam Bridge Member Benefactor

      Tinnitus Since:
      2012
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Loud music/gigs probably
      Never had a change at all after a concert. Once i even lost the ear plugs and no change luckily.
       
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